Ghan
Britishnoun
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short for Afghan
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the train connecting Adelaide and Alice Springs
Etymology
Origin of Ghan
from the number of Afghan camelmen at the Oodnadatta railhead
Example Sentences
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“Our story is about Australia, and the train is your vessel to get there,” says Malcolm Bendrau, chef and food & beverage general manager on The Ghan.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
Opt for one of the brand-new luxury cabins aboard the Ghan, a nearly 100-year-old rail line, and the four-day trip from Darwin to Adelaide turns downright decadent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 20, 2025
“He’s being blindfolded,” said Gatdet Ghan Yut, 31.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 4, 2023
That’s what makes the Ghan Expedition so special.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 15, 2017
A little later, he made their acquaintance, as his aunt decided to keep Paddy all night, and sent him to The Ghan House with a note of explanation.
From Paddy-The-Next-Best-Thing by Gertrude Page
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